Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Colette and Amy Wheeler chat about why we sometimes resist healing. Click here to enter the Spring Cleanse Competition! They discuss the following: Attachment to suffering Ego-identification to dis-ease Accepting what is Bringing awareness & being with your pain Overcoming resistance Resetting your health Laying a foundation of daily self-care practices Making healthy decisions in the moment Tips for present moment awareness How to deal with people in your life who are resistant to healing Click here to join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse. Become a Patron of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group and answers them in this episode. Here are some of the topics covered in this special Q&A episode: Painful periods Calming an overactive brain What to do when Vata is pushing the other doshas out of balance Treating an upset stomach Feeling emotionally stuck Letting go of coffee Ego identification Download Castor/Coconut oil pack instructions Click here for more info on the Spring Cleanse starting March 29th Enter the Spring Cleanse competition here Become a Patron of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Join the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Alakananda Ma, a renowned Ayurvedic expert. Alakananda has a fascinating and adventurous life story which Colette delves into. Today, Alakananda is President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and she's leading the way for Ayurveda to be recognised as a viable profession and to ensure the future success of Ayurvedic medicine. Enter Colette's Spring Cleanse Competition here! Colette and Alakananda Ma discuss the following: Alakananda's journey from graduating as a physician to entering a closed convent. Following her intuition and travelling to India. Meeting Raghudas Maharaj, the hidden master who became her guru. Becoming one of the first graduates of Western medicine to take up studying Ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad. Alakananda's adventures during her five year pilgrimage in India. Her Guru's message to go to America and make an ashram. The journey to founding Alandi Ayurveda Clinic and Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula in Boulder, Colorado. Alakananda's mission 'to awaken hearts and kindle the flame of love'. Her role as President of NAMA and securing the future of Ayurveda in the U.S. and worldwide. Donate to the NAMA accreditation council here. Click here to find more info on Alakananda Ma, her books and the Alandi Ayurveda Clinic and Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula. Become a patron of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!

Colette discusses two foods associated with love on this Valentine's Day episode. She covers the following: Raw chocolate vs. dark chocolate The plant-based antioxidants found in chocolate Neurotransmitters released by chocolate Ayurveda & chocolate How chocolate affects Vata, Pitta & Kapha Ayurveda & the 3 stages of coconuts How to choose the right coconut oil Why coconut oil is considered one of the healthiest oils on earth! The Ayurvedic perspective on coconut oil What modern science says about coconut oil The healing powers of coconut oil All the ways to use coconut oil Download the raw chocolate recipe here Join Colette's raw chocolate challenge on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thanks for listening!

Grief is a challenging subject to discuss and in this episode Amy bravely shares her story of the recent loss of her Mother. Colette and Amy discuss grief, loss, how to process it all and the spiritual growth that can come from loss. They discuss the following: Amy shares her recent story of grief. The opportunity for connection in grief. How grief brings out compassion and empathy. How undigested grief can affect us. The special messages from beyond. Finding what gives you faith/hope. How grief helps you figure out what's important in life. Acknowledging grief/loss in others. Allowing a person to be in their grief. Digesting losses through our daily self-care practices. Creating space for grief. How grief/loss can be a time of spiritual growth. Leaning on your daily self care practices during times of grief. Find out more about Colette's online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting Feb 9th, 2019 Click here for info on the Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat on the French Riviera Oct 11th-13th, 2019 Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Claudia Welch about balancing hormones, fertility, conception and women's health. Interested in doing a pre-conception cleanse? Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Colette and Dr. Welch discuss the following: The epidemic of stress in our modern world. Being 'possessed' by our false belief systems. How stress affects our tissues, our hormones & our fertility. How does the mind affect the body & the body affect the mind. The quality of our menstrual cycle & our health. How the quality of our Rasa determines our fertility. The importance of daily self-care practices for our health & fertility. Click here to listen to the episode #48 Rasa - The Juice of Life! Daily Habits for Holistic Health Online Course starting Feb 9th, 2019 Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda teaches us that disease has six stages of progression. If we're in tune with our body and mind, we can catch the subtle signals of imbalance early and restore health before a disease manifests in the body. In this episode, Colette explains Ayurveda's teachings on these stages of disease. She discusses the three reasons for disease which are: Mistaken intellect. Improper use of the senses. Seasons/time She then delves deeper into the six stages of disease according to Ayurveda and those stages are: Accumulation Aggravation Spread/Circulation Localisation Manifestation Differentiation/Change Register for Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Starting Feb 9th, 2019. Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Download Colette's FREE E-book and Dosha Quiz here. Click here to book a FREE Discovery Call. Book a in-depth 90min online consultation with Colette here. Thanks for listening!

Woman Stands Shining, Pat McCabe, is from Diné Nation, she is a writer, artist, and speaker. As "Holy Earth Surface Walker, Life-Bringer, Life-Bearer" she claims her Authority to speak always on behalf of Life, and to call community attention to placing Life at the Center in all discussion, planning, and activity. She teaches on the subjects of Sacred Feminine, Sacred Masculine, Economy, Paradigm, Indigenous Ways of Knowing/Science for Thriving Life, worldwide. She also takes part in the many indigenous peoples gatherings taking place all around the Mother Earth at this time. Click here to find all the details on Colette's Online Courses starting Jan 18th, 2019 & the free webinar 'Cleanse Your Body, Your Mind, Your Life with Ayurveda'. Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Colette and Pat discuss the following: The meaning and significance of the word 'indigenous'. Why our connection to Mother Nature is so important. Pat's connection to water and the consciousness of water. How water amplifies our prayers. What's wrong with our current pyramid structure. The failure of the power-over paradigm. Reconciling the sacred feminine and sacred masculine. Humanity birthing itself anew. The 'Hoop of Life'. The Masters of Sustainability. The perfect design for thriving life. The gift of moon time for women and the world. Register for Colette's group online programs starting Jan 18th! 1. Digestive Reset Cleanse Program 2. Reset-Restore-Renew Program Book a FREE Discovery Call with Colette here. Share your stories of collaboration on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. If you're enjoying the content, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcast, much appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy Wheeler discuss living a life in collaboration vs competition. View Colette's Cleanse Your Body, Your Mind, Your Life Webinar here. Colette and Amy discuss the following: Is competition our innate nature? The benefits of collaboration. The spiritual journey & collaboration. The new feminine way of leadership. Task orientation vs. ego orientation. Technology & collaboration. How can we collaborate more in our own lives. The power of connection. Collaboration inspiration & You! Share your stories of collaboration on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. Register for Colette's group online programs starting Jan 18th! 1. Digestive Reset Program 2. Reset-Restore-Renew Program Have questions email Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com or book a FREE Online Discovery Call. Listen to Amy's intro episode #12 Ayurveda, Yoga & Feminine Energy If you're enjoying the content, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcast, much appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Colette takes some great questions from listeners of the podcast. Register here for Colette's Reset-Restore-Renew Program starting Jan 18th, 2019. Email Colette: info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Questions submitted by the listeners include: What are the 3 most important things to do/address first when new to Ayurveda? Each time I take a dosha test, the results revealed different imbalances in different doshas. Why is this? What is Ayurveda's advice for healthy bones? What food, exercise and lifestyle tips would be the best to follow? I have just been diagnosed with borderline osteoporosis. What is the Ayurvedic view on lab testing and do we need to or should we look to utilise these tests for more accurate diagnosis and treatment? If we are dual dosha type and both balanced which do we follow in terms of lifestyle and food choices? How do I achieve clear, healthy skin? How to once and for all have strong digestion and assimilation so that I can eat all vegetables and good foods to reverse my deficiencies balance my hormones and have clear thinking and a healthier mood? How do I find time to take care of myself when life is so busy? How should I exercise for my dosha type? How are my digestive problems influencing my state of mind? Join Colette's newsletter to stay up-to-date with upcoming events. Become a part of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FaceBook group. Book a FREE Online Discovery Call or Consult with Colette. Thanks for listening!